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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

Fredericksburg Nationals To Start Play In May, Will Have Fans

The Fredericksburg Nationals released the schedule for its long-awaited inaugural season. The team's first game will be May 4, and the Fredericksburg Nationals will play the first home game at the New Fredericksburg Ballpark on May 11.

Confederate Officer's Name Removed From Fairfax School

During its Thursday night meeting, the Fairfax County School Board voted to change the name of Mosby Woods Elementary to Mosaic Elementary.

Navy Veteran, Cops Among VA Residents Charged In Capitol Riots

Federal authorities are continuing to investigate hundreds of people in connection with the deadly pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Walgreens To Offer Coronavirus Vaccination Access In Virginia

Walgreens is expected to expand COVID-19 vaccine access to additional states, including Virginia, as it receives more weekly doses beginning Feb. 25.

Virginia Reports 5th Highest Percent Positivity Rate In Nation

Ten Virginia metro areas and 80 counties remain in the COVID-19 pandemic's "red zone," according to the latest report issued by the White House COVID-19 Team on Wednesday. The number of counties in the red zone was down by two from the previous report, while the number of metro areas in the red zone remained the same.

'My Plan To End The Pandemic': President Joe Biden

EXCLUSIVE OP-ED: President Joe Biden shares his national strategy to fight COVID-19 with Patch readers.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Virginia Lawmakers Advance Consumer Data Protection Act
• Lawmakers Pass Bills to Collect Data on Pretrial Detention
• Bills Advance To Compensate First Responders Hit By COVID-19
• Maxie Needs A Forever Family To Work Out And Snack With
• Girl Scout Cookie Sales Coming Up In Manassas
• IKEA Site Of Donation Drive Hosted By County Animal Shelter
• Armed Robbery Charges Filed Against Arlington Man: Report
• Kitchen Fire Fills Crystal Towers Apartment Building With Smoke
• County Manager Proposes $17.5M COVID-19 Contingency Fund
• Elements Massage Coming To Pentagon City
• Stolen Dodge Charger Recovered By Fairfax Police: Report
• Crocodile Skin Bags, Ivory, Leeches Seized At Dulles Airport
• Dentist Launches New Practice From Scratch Amid Pandemic
• Vaccine Prioritization Outlined By Alexandria Health Department
• Stormwater Utility Fee Hike, More Up For City Council Decisions
• Cash Register, Credit Card Thefts Reported At Vienna Businesses
• Alexandria Affordable Housing Complex Prepares For Spring Opening
• Police Investigating Break-Ins At Franconia Area Businesses
• Market-Rate Units To Be Preserved At Virginia Village Building

Across America

• 'COVID Couldn't Stand A Chance': 95-Year-Old Grandma Beats Virus
• How To Help Texas Through The Winter Storm Aftermath
• ‘Mother Nature Needs A Xanax’: Animals Struggle In Texas Cold
• Monmouth Co. Girl, 8, Confesses To Virtual Class She's Starving
• Army Vet Suffers Consequences Of IL's Inept Unemployment System